Heavyweight wall

What is meant by Heavyweight wall?

The term "gravity wall" refers to a massive retaining wall that counteracts earth pressure solely through its own weight. In design software, this type of retaining wall is modeled and calculated to ensure its stability and load-bearing capacity.

Typical software functions in the area of "gravity wall":

1. Geometry modeling: Creation and adjustment of wall geometry, including height, width, and inclination.
2. Load calculation: Determination of forces acting on the wall, particularly earth pressure and any additional loads.
3. Stability analysis: Performing verifications for sliding, overturning, and bearing capacity.
4. Stress calculation: Determination of internal stresses in the wall and foundation.
5. Settlement analysis: Calculation of possible soil settlements under the gravity wall.
6. Optimization functions: Automatic adjustment of wall geometry to improve stability with minimal material use.

Examples of "gravity wall":

1. Retaining wall made of unreinforced concrete to secure a change in ground level.
2. Natural stone wall for slope stabilization in a landscape garden.
3. Gabion wall as noise protection along a highway.
4. Gravity wall made of precast concrete elements for embankment stabilization.
5. Massive retaining wall for bank reinforcement along a canal.
6. Gravity wall made of masonry for terracing in steep terrain.